Travel Advisor
Christina Gales
She/Her
Expertise
- Luxury,
- Cruise,
- Europe,
- Caribbean,
- Mexico,
- Florida
Based in
Chicago, IL
Minimum booking Budget
$350/night
Profile details
About
As a certified For a Pro Travel Advisor, I have a passion for creating unforgettable experiences for my clients. I have established strong relationships with global partners, including top hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators, which allows me to offer exclusive perks and amenities to enhance your travel experience. Whether you are a food enthusiast seeking culinary adventures, an adventure seeker craving thrilling experiences or a history buff yearning for cultural immersion, I will craft a journey that resonates with you on a personal level. Let me take care of all the planning and logistics for you so you can focus on creating lifelong memories.
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Travel style
My travel style can vary based on what I need or want out of my vacation. Sometimes, I want to get hands-on by practicing my Spanish in Madrid, learning to cook an authentic Italian meal in Tuscany or fully immersing myself in art at the Louvre. Sometimes I’m feeding my adventurous side by ziplining through rainforests in Mexico, snorkeling coral reefs off Key West or hiking the peaks of Hawaii. But there are still those times I just need a good dose of vitamin “SEA” – where I unplug fully with a tropical drink, a soft sandy beach and a great book to tune out the outside world completely! I have a hunch you are similar. Let’s face it, there isn’t a one-size fits-all vacation and what we need can vary based on the demands of our “real world” or those items still unchecked on your bucket list. No matter your travel style (or styles) I am here to help you find the ideal trip to fit your needs and preferences.
Christina's travel guides & trip reports
Hotel Spotlight: 4 Reasons to Love Chicago's London House
Hotel Spotlight: 5 Reasons to Love Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California
5 Things to Love about Rubens at the Palace in London
Not Your Mother’s Cruise - How Virgin Voyages Has Transformed Cruising
Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Xcaret México - Paradise for Active Families
Hotel Spotlight: Five Reasons to Love Andaz Condesa Mexico City
Mexico City: A Hidden Gem with Aztec Ruins, Frida Kahlo & Museums
NYC for Teens: Conquering the Concrete Jungle with Epic Eats & Insta-Worthy Adventures
10 Unforgettable Excursions to Add to Your Riviera Maya Family Adventure
Madrid: Explore the City of Tapas, Flamenco and Art in 5 Days
Three Days in Paris - Getting the Most Out of a Short Parisian Adventure
The Ultimate Guide to Madrid: Tapas, Art, and More
Top 5 Spring Break Resorts Where Teens Thrive and Parents Relax!
Living Life in Lovely London
A Three-Day Guide to London: Unveiling the Best of the British Capital
The Ultimate Guide to Ibiza: Beyond the Nightlife
Conquer the Conch Republic: A Guide to Key West Adventures
Festive Magic in Munich: A 5-day Guide
Adventure and Relaxation in Paradise: The Ultimate Guide to Big Island Hawai'i
Uncover the Italian Riviera: A Travel Guide to This Beautiful Mediterranean Gem
Uncover the Heart of Tuscany: A Travel Guide to Florence
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Christina's reviews
Christina is excellent, quick at responding via text, email and phone call. Her customer service is outstanding. Highly, highly recommend working with her!!! Can't wait to book our next trip with her.
- Fran S.
Booked travel to Barbados
- October 2024
- Christina A.
Booked travel to Florida
- September 2024
This is our first time booking with a First Mate and I can’t stop telling everyone I see how awesome it is. We got a ton of extra perks and somehow ended up using our full $600 onboard credit (drinks/shore things/shopping/etc.) and $200 bar tab… We felt so special with anytime priority boarding, walking past a line that was seemingly an hour long. Christina was friendly and made our experience awesome.
- Matt L.
Booked travel by cruise
- July 2024
She was very knowledgeable, she answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable with our travel plans. The booking and planning of our vacation was very easy. It made us feel very secure knowing we had a person we could call on if anything came up that we needed advice on. We will definitely be booking a vacation with Christina Gales in the future.
- Richard K.
Booked travel by cruise
- June 2024
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